Finance & Admin Assistant

Job Description

Finance & Admin Assistant

Start date: ASAP

Salary: Band B/C Point 6-14 depending on experience - £25,716 - £29,286 (FTE) £22,589 - £25,724 (Actual)

Hours: 37hpw

We are looking for a well organised and energetic Finance and Admin Assistant who will provide an excellent level of clerical and finance support to the School, including reception responsibilities.

The role will be stimulating and involve significant variety and challenge. Candidates must be computer literate, have excellent communication skills and be confident, outgoing and self-motivated. An ability to relate well to a wide range of people is essential.

The successful applicant will have:

· An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PSF or similar finance platform and be computer literate

· The ability to work calmly under pressure to meet deadlines in an unpredictable setting and always willing to go the 'extra mile'.

· The ability to manage time and workload efficiently and to work within deadlines.

· A positive and professional attitude and the ability to use initiative and prioritise tasks

· The ability to relate well to parents, children, staff and visitors to the school and have a friendly disposition and good sense of humour.

· A clear understanding for the need for a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times

· A willingness to learn and a desire to make a difference in the lives of our children

In return, we can offer you:

· a welcoming and friendly working environment in a newly built school office.

· the support of our Senior Leadership Team, staff and governors.

· delightful, well behaved and polite children.

· a forward thinking, proactive and well-resourced school where everyone is valued.

· Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate.

You will also be added to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more. 

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Samantha Wakeling, our Executive Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact the school on 01375 373729 or email admin.qha@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. Application packs are available on our school website in About us/Vacancies section. Application forms should be sent direct to the school to admin.qha@catrust.org.uk or you can apply via www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

Closing date: 10th June 2025

Interview date: 13th June 2025

Information about the School

Quarry Hill Academy is an ‘outstanding’ school (Ofsted, June 2016) and became a National teaching School in September 2017. Quarry Hill Academy offers fantastic professional development opportunities.

Quarry Hill Academy is part of Catalyst Academies Trust, an innovative, charitable organisation, whose mission is to widen access to outstanding educational provision by supporting and empowering teachers and leaders in other schools to develop remarkable teaching and achievement outcomes.